Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant.

Pain Medication

Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Extra Strength Tylenol DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (unless specifically by your healthcare provider).

Antihistamines

Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl, Dimetapp

Decongestants

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), Robitussin CF, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, Actifed, Dimetapp.

Insomnia

Benadryl (for occasional use only)

Hemorrhoids

Preparation H, Tucks

Diarrhea

Imodium AD or KaopectateBRAT Diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast)

Nausea

Try small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea Bands Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits, i.e. pears/peaches.

Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas

Maalox, Mylanta, Zantac, Pepcid AC, Tums, Rolaids.

Cough/Colds

Robitussin (cough).

Yeast Infections

Monistat 3 or 7.

Toothache

Extra Strength Tylenol

Constipation

Increase fluid intake, Colace, Metamucil